IMPACT
Dedicated to alumni and friends of San Diego Christian
Fall 2014
“Christians need to speak up in person and in print...”
pg. 9
“...fell to his knees and began washing the feet...”
pg. 4
“...is the college experience really going anywhere at all?...”
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SERVANT LEADERSHIP Dear Alumni and Friends of SDC,
Paul Ague, Ph.D. President
With Thanksgiving approaching I reflect on the psalmist words, “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High” (Psalm 7:17). This season has brought much celebration and change for San Diego Christian College as we have relocated the campus to Santee, CA. We have much to be thankful for as the Lord has answered many prayers in providing the vision and resources. We know He will continue to be faithful in the growth of this institution. As we move forward with our desire to equip the next generation of Christian leaders to impact the world, we consider our heritage and the call we have to lead like Christ. John Maxwell said, “True leadership requires serving others full time; potential leaders are ready and willing to do so.” SDC exemplifies this type of servant leadership. It is our desire to not only develop Christian leaders through a dynamic learning environment and help them gain a degree, but to do so with a Biblical world-view that will prepare them for whatever future God has for them.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman - Dr. Rob Zinn Vice Chairman - Dr. Robert Gallina Secretary - Linda Murphy MEMBERS Debbie Beyer Dr. Jon Campbell
For almost a year, we have been traveling to different cities hosting Alumni and Friends Dinners. Those meetings provide us with the opportunity to hear about the impact you, as Christian leaders, are having in the world. It is a humbling moment to hear stories of how SDC has been influential in equipping you to do what you are passionate about. These testimonies encourage us at SDC to continue the good work we are doing, and serve as a reminder of how great our God is. As you prepare for the holiday season, take a moment and give thanks to the Lord for His righteousness and faithfulness. Lastly, on behalf of the entire college, thank you for all your prayers and support in advancing the future of SDC.
Matthew Krause Dr. Beverly LaHaye
Blessings,
Charles Morse
IN THIS ISSUE
Jim Parker Enrique Sanchez General Mark Shackelford Philip Sparling
Paul Ague, Ph. D. President
President’s Message............................ 2 Student Spotlight.............................. 3 Alumni Impact................................... 4
CABINET VP for Academics - Dr. Jon DePriest VP for Advancement & Administration - Robert Jensen
A Year in Review............................... 6 Upcoming Events.............................. 8
VP for Student Services - David Maddox
Campus Voice................................... 8
VP for Finance and CFO - Steve Chaney
Faculty Feature.................................. 9 Advancing our Future...................... 10
Tim Almeda | Senior (’15) | Biblical Studies
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
What brought you to SDC? I was considering a different Christian college when I began looking for colleges. My plans changed when my family faced unexpected financial problems because my father was laid off. SDC was the only school to place a lot of time into helping me discover ways to afford my education. I got accepted into the Dr. Henry Morris Leadership (DHML) program, which provided a lot of financial support. My church also supported me through a matching grant. How has SDC impacted you during your three years as a student? These last three years have been transformative on both a spiritual and personal level. SDC provided an environment that allowed me to be involved in leadership. I’ve spent all three years in various leadership roles. During my first year, I was involved in ASB (student government), in my second year, I was on the worship team. Last year, as well as this year, I have been serving as a Resident Assistant. Through these years, I have learned to lead out of who I am. I used to aspire to leading like influential people in my life, but I have come to realize that I can use my strengths and personality to lead others. Leadership at SDC is focused on Christ. Christ-centered leadership is more important than character development because it places your reliance on Christ. You have to be able to serve Christ before you can serve others.
Secondly, the school has impacted me by the presentation of the Gospel. I’ve learned about the importance of the Gospel and how unity is found through the cross, and the cross is what brings us all together despite our differences. What are you passionate about? I am most passionate about teaching, people, and music. I have a desire to teach theology so people’s lives can be changed. I love seeing how the Word of God changes how we live. My knowledge of the Gospel has changed and transformed me, and I have seen that also be the case for others. I also have a passion for music. Growing up, everyone in my family played piano. I would love to be able to teach people how to play music. I enjoy being able to lead others to worship through music. How are you currently pursuing your passions? I have been able to pursue my passion for music through a recent position as a worship leader at Harbor Church (Mira Mesa, CA). This has turned my passion for music into worship and the edification of the church. As for teaching, I want to pursue graduate school to further develop my knowledge of theology—eventually teach high school and maybe college students.
Katrina Calvert | Junior (’16) | Liberal Studies What brought you to SDC? I have attended large public schools my whole life and SDC provided a nice transition into a Christian-based community. Not only do I get to attend class with believers, but the faculty share the same beliefs. SDC also provided several opportunities for me to get involved in leadership. I’ve been in leadership positions since my freshman year, through the Dr. Henry Morris Leadership (DHML) program and ASB (student government). This year I am serving as the Vice President for ASB. I really appreciate the emphasis that SDC places on Christ-centered leadership. What are you passionate about? I am passionate about children. I have been coaching gymnastics for 3-12 year olds for two years, as well as teaching Sunday school at Pathways Community Church (Santee, CA) for 2 years. My goal is to become an elementary teacher.
I love how SDC has provided several opportunities for me to gain experience in the field of education. Part of the requirements in the Liberal Studies program is to go to elementary schools and provide tutoring. One of my more memorable experiences was teaching english at a learning center for Arabic speaking children in El Cajon. I am hoping to go on the missions trip to Thailand this summer and work with the children there. What is one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned about leadership? Learning to work with different people has been a major lesson. It requires developing self-awareness and knowing how to adjust styles of leadership in order to best serve and help guide others.
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Taylor Maddox (‘11) | Interdisciplinary (Emphasis Business) and Jesus (Chuy) Paredes (‘11) | Business
everal years ago, while patiently awaiting the coming exhortation from an unannounced speaker, two San Diego Christian College students sat silently in the first chapel of their junior years, only to be taken aback as the school’s president then took the stage, fell to his knees, and began washing the feet of the Student Body President. Although Jesus Paredes (Chuy) and I didn’t have an epiphany during Dr. Ague’s dramatic example of servant leadership, it is this same Christexulting and Christ-reflecting desire that eventually led to the creation of Philoxenia Food Service – the desire to love and serve the world, as God perfectly displayed through His Son on the cross. When Chuy approached me and asked if I’d join him in starting a food service company, I wasn’t sure if he did so because of my entrepreneurial spirit and desire to open restaurants or because he’d lost his mind, although I’m partial to the latter. After Jesus (Chuy) Paredes (‘11) and Taylor Maddox (‘11) all, he had nearly a decade of restaurant management experience while I only had one promotion and a hundred half-finished ideas to my name. Needless to say, I didn’t ask questions (which doesn’t happen often), and we were on our way. At the time, we had a thousand reasons not to pursue our venture. We were—and still are—young, practically broke and often fought—and still fight—like a married couple. Yet, we were also able to think of many more reasons to grab the proverbial reigns of what would eventually become Philoxenia Food Service, and the most important reason was, and continues to be, Jesus Christ. While immersed in corporate America, Chuy and I felt we were humbly serving Christ through hard work, but we were longing for more. As the closest of friends, we both constantly talked to each other about our shared desires, namely of maximizing our creativity and talents for the glory of Christ, and we believed starting a food service company, with our first client being the very college that made such an imprint on us both, was the perfect opportunity to do just that. As I’ve already mentioned, our company name is Philoxenia (fee-low-zeen-yuh). Yes, when we chose the name, we knew it would be hard for most people to pronounce, but we believe a word’s meaning is more important than its propensity to be spoken correctly. It comes from two Greek words, “philia” and “xenia,” which mean “love” and “hospitality,” respectively. Ergo, our name succinctly defines our mission: striving to use food as our bridge to humanity by serving palatable culinary creations and beverages with love and hospitality. Impacting our culture for Christ is our chief desire, which we strive to do by loving and serving others, and “others” does not only include San Diego Christian College and our other customers; it includes our employees as well. Our first company value is to “treat others as you want to be treated.” Another is to “be humble,” and value #3 states that we must “build trust with open and honest communication.” As a for-profit, equal-opportunity employer, we assuredly are not a faith-based company and don’t discriminate as we continually select our staff members,
but this doesn’t mean the
P R I N C I P L E S F O U N D O N T H E L E AV E S O F S C R I P T U R E cannot be inscribed on the heart of our company culture. At Philoxenia, our employees aren’t a means to an end. They aren’t seen as faceless busybodies or tools to be used and discarded on an as need basis. We recognize our employees as people, meaning they have minds and hearts, goals and dreams, strengths and weaknesses, victories and defeats. Why? Because, although Jesus Christ is our Lord and King, He also knows each of us personally and totally. We aren’t just His servants; we are His friends. Yes, He must sometimes discipline us, and, no, we don’t always feel close to Him. Yet, we take comfort in knowing that, in spite of all the dynamics in our relationship with Him, He truly loves us. Consequently, although we cannot do so perfectly, Philoxenia Food Service strives to love our employees, customers, vendors and all other people because we believe this aspiration reflects the One who has loved all people perfectly. Thus, as we strive for the unattainable goal of loving and serving all people perfectly, we find our work remains ever-unfinished. Perfection can never be reached, whether in love or preparing chicken. I’m certain married couples can attest to the former, and SDC students will quickly affirm the latter. At Philoxenia Food Service, we make mistakes. An overlooked table might remain un-wiped, and the cafeteria doors might one day open ten minutes too late. Your salt shaker might be missing some salt, and your Jasmine Rice might have too much. But that’s ok. As two people personally saved by grace through Jesus Christ, Chuy and I strive to be like Christ, but we know we will never be Christ. Until our last breaths, we are constantly being sanctified. Likewise, although Philoxenia Food Service will never love and serve the world perfectly, we will continually strive to do so, and each new customer provides us the opportunity to love and serve all the more. This is what keeps us scrubbing the floors when we might not want to and picking up the trash you keep forgetting to throw away. I cannot tell you what tomorrow will bring. Your eggs might be too wet and your chicken too dry. However, I can tell you that if tomorrow comes, we, at Philoxenia Food Service, will love and serve you better than we have today, so please stop by and let us show you. -Taylor Maddox 4
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Bobby Herrell (’13), Christian Ministries Susan Herrell (‘13), Human Development I was trained in mission work in Romania during the 90’s, soon after the fall of communism. Dr. Paul Ague, Sr. served as my mentor while I was there. Since that experience, I have learned that each culture needs to be approached in their own unique way with the gospel. This lesson became the foundation for our mission’s ministry in Asia.
In 2007, God opened the doors for our ministry in India. We have been blessed to lead more than
35,000 INDIANS, NEPALIS, AND BURMESE TO FAITH in Jesus Christ along with establishing three mission schools for children grades pre-k through high school. The model we created is built on personal relationships, following the small group model that Christ used in the New Testament. Our latest strategy has included launching churches in the largest metro areas of Delhi, targeted to the university students of India. The Delhi Capital Region has a population of more than 25 million people. Therefore, in August 2013, we felt led to launch Grace Church New Delhi. Since then, Grace Church of Delhi has launched 5 other churches in India. That’s 5 church launches in 12 months and more to come! For 5 years I have invested my energy in making disciples personally by spending up to two months each year living with these young adults. Now, my disciples are making their own disciples for Christ. Each year I host discipleship training programs in India, where my disciples bring their disciples for training. This past month, my wife and I traveled to Nepal to launch this same model in the capital, Kathmandu, to train more disciples. We will travel to India again in January to train more than 500 in Christ’s model of discipleship. Each year, we take small teams from the US to experience the ministry in Asia. Many members in our church, Cornerstone Baptist Church, lead hundreds of Indians to Christ each year. Bobby Herrell Senior Pastor Cornerstone Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas Bobby Herrell pictured with his wife Susan and two children
ADULT & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ALUMNI IMPACT Sheri Keyeski (’01) Business Management Before graduating in 2001, at the age of 42, I became interested in working for Southwest Airlines. It was through the process of writing my senior thesis on “How the Treatment of Employees Affects Customer Service” that I discovered much positive research on the emphasis Southwest Airlines placed on culture and customer service. Because I have always been passionate and mindful of the way we choose to treat others, I applied for a job at Southwest. Shortly after graduating, I was hired as a flight attendant, and as much as I liked the job, I ended up leaving due to the length of time that I would be away from home. This proved to be quite challenging! Soon after, my husband and I decided to start our own produce business. My husband had been involved in the commodities business brokering produce for some time, which allowed for the ease of transition. Therefore, in 2002 we started our own company, New Horizon Distributing, Inc., of which I am the President. I see myself and my husband as a team. He handles all sales transactions and day to day running of the company, while I handle the company details, payroll, tax prep, licenses, etc. Owning our own business has allowed us to implement our philosophies: treating people with respect, running a business with integrity, having fun, and being honest. Though these may seem basic, in our business, where others can offer the same products, the only thing that sets us apart is our integrity and the way we choose to treat people and run our business. We have grown our business since 2002. Last year, we branched out and became organic farmers. We grow mostly greens, lettuce, kale, chard, broccoli, etc. We have two different fields, one in Salinas, Ca, and one in Brawley, Ca. Our future plans include expanding our organic program and continue in our brokering. We have one employee in Salinas that handles sales, and our daughter is employed with us and runs our accounts receivable department.
I believe the partnership I have with my spouse, my education, and my faith have helped establish the company we are today and has
SET US APART IN THE BUSINESS WORLD. Sheri Keyeski President, New Horizon Distributing, Inc. Sheri Keyeski pictured at one of New Horizon Distributing, Inc. fields
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JANUARY
FEBRUARY/MARCH
OPEN HOUSE
HOMECOMING HERITAGE DAY
SPRING NSO
COLLEGE FOR A WEEKEND
Lunch with the President, family activities and Alumnus of the Year Emmanuel Sanchez (’02)
2,000+ attended including Santee Mayor
Prospective students, enjoyed a fun-filled, two day event experiencing college life
New and current students settled into their new home
FIRST WEEK OF CLASS
Inaugural classes on new campus
A YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
JUNE
JULY
DALLAS ALUMNI REGIONAL DINNER
SDC GO TEAMS
19 alumni (1980 - 2003) and friends enjoyed an evening of fellowship
2014 TOP TECH EXEC AWARD
250+ nominees in 5 categories, SDC won leading educational institution award
Nigeria – team of 6 students traveled to Ibadon, Nigeria bringing the Gospel to over 1,000 children Thailand – Steve Jenkins, Director of Spiritual Life, and 14 students traveled to Thailand for SDC’s ninth time. The team constructed a water tank providing clean water and built a second hostel for students Laos – 5 students met with alumni working in Laos to bring the Gospel to individuals bonded by their beliefs in animism
VISION GOES TO FRANCE Professor Larry Wilson and 10 students traveled to France to spread the Gospel through dramas and songs
SDC YOUTH SUMMER CAMP K-12th grade students enrolled in fun educational courses including Lego Engineering, Art, Acting, Speech, Street Beats Percussion, and KidLead Leadership Training.
APRIL
MAY
AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES PARTNERSHIP
BASEBALL GSAC CHAMPIONS
TENNIS LAUNCHED
3 players from the team drafted to the Major Leagues
Agreement allows aviation students a direct pathway to a career with commercial airlines Priscilla Jensen hired to coach SDC’s first Men’s and Women’s Tennis team
INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT First ICE event with Reverend Rosemary Garlow - a virtual tour of Israel
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
400+ enjoyed the humorous and talented performance
Baseball team traveled to the NAIA College World Series
SOFTBALL TEAM
Softball team placed 3rd with several wins over high ranked teams such as Vanguard and Biola
2014 GRADUATING CLASS
2,000+ celebrated 155 graduates at the Commencement Ceremony with speaker Dr. Ken Blanchard
AUGUST NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Largest incoming class with 200+ new students and over 750 volunteer hours of service
CONVOCATION CHAPEL Elizabeth Stanton, Psychology Professor, completes Ph.D. Dr. Lisa Dunne promoted to Dean of Social Sciences Steve Whitten promoted to Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Youth Fall Class Days partners with the homeschool community offering classes in theater, leadership, science, and college prep
SEPTEMBER
SAN DIEGO ALUMNI REGIONAL DINNER Will and Alisa Cunningham shared their miraculous story of God’s grace and healing
OCTOBER MISSIONS IMMERSION 335 impact through Missions Immersion
UPCOMING EVENTS page 8
CAMPUS VOICE MARK YOUR CALENDARS Visit sdcc.edu for details.
NOVEMBER
Alumni & Friends Regional Dinner
Sat., Nov. 15 - Santa Clara, CA
DECEMBER
Handel’s Messiah
Thurs. - Sat., Dec. 4-6
JANUARY ‘15
MLK Day Of Service Mon., Jan. 19
FEBRUARY ‘15
Family Hawk Weekend Thurs., Feb. 5-7
Leadership Scholarship Day
Dr. Henry Morris Fri., Feb. 13
College for a Weekend Thurs., Feb. 19-21
Heritage Day Sat., Feb. 21
MARCH ‘15
Leadership Scholarship Day
Dr. Henry Morris Fri., March 6
MAY ‘15
Graduation Banquet Fri., May 8
Commencement Sat., May 9
ABOUT THE COVER PHOTO Servant Leadership towels presented to staff and faculty shown with basin and pitcher—used annually by President Dr. Ague to wash the feet of the Associated Student Body President during opening chapel.
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Is the college experience really going anywhere?
f you have watched the news, read a news article, listened to news radio, or just happen to be connected in any way, shape, or form to higher education, my bet would be you have heard the rumblings of frustration and the calls to reform within the walls and corridors of our higher academic institutions. With the ever increasing tuition costs, ensuring access for all students, and the accountability for a college degree to matter and mean something (to name just a few), concerns are rising every day in this country that the strong, and always deemed necessary, foothold higher education institutions held in this society may be slipping away. As higher education institutions face both increasing internal and external pressures, leaders from across the nation are gathering, collaborating, and building the framework of leading higher education into the next frontier. As I noted, I am operating off the assumption you have heard some notion of dissonance between higher education institutions and its stakeholders. Whether that is from our federal representatives, local and state officials, or parents and students alike, all seem to be beckoning the need to recognize that our current system needs some fixing. For example, let’s look at student loan debt. In a report published by the Institute for College Access & Success, the average debt load for the class of 2012 was $29,400, up 10% from 2011. The report went on to note that student loan debt has risen 6% from 2008-2012. Couple these numbers with a current low employment Brad Pulcipher (‘08), M.Ed. rate and an economy still recovering from a recession, and it is easy Director of Student Life to understand the student/parent fear of debt accumulation when it may not lead to the guarantee of post-graduate income. Another niche of higher education that cannot go unnoticed is the changing demographic of college students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, “between 2000 and 2011, the enrollment of students under age 25 increased by 35 percent, while enrollment of students 25 and over rose 41 percent during the same period” (2013). But after all the change, noise, and concern about the developments in higher education, is the college experience really going anywhere at all? Let’s be honest; going to college is still built into our national psyche as the primary step in student development and career preparation. Even now as we speak, the Department of Education estimates that 21 million US men and women are enrolled in an institution of higher education, an almost 6 million person increase since 2000. So what is the solution? How does the academy respond to the doubters and current circumstances that are making stakeholders question its role as the trainer of the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and world changers? The wheels of innovation are churning rapidly to develop sustainable, accessible, and student friendly solutions. In his 2013 book, College Unbound: The Future of Higher Education and What it Means for Students, author Jeffry Selingo writes, “We’re moving from a model where we forced one teaching method on hundreds of students in a class to a model where we can personalize the education of every student on a campus…the way we learn should be our most personalized experience because no two people process information the same way” (p. 74). Included in this concept of personalizing education includes the current negotiation of reauthorizing the Higher Education Act, the exploration of competency based education, the continued development of online degree programs, and staying competitive with Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC’s) and open source learning. Higher education is moving and changing rapidly. Stakes are high for universities and colleges as the very core of its function and its responsibility to society is at question. As the market continues to react to the issues that currently plagues higher education, it will be profoundly fascinating to watch its response to
maintaining its influence as a necessary
MEANS TO A BETTER LIFE.
FACULTY FOCUS
Dr. Lisa Dunne
For the last 17 years, Dr. Lisa Dunne has worked as an educator in the fields of English, humanities, theater, public speaking, and psychology. She is currently Dean of Social Sciences, Associate Professor, and Chair of the Department of Communication at San Diego Christian College. She holds a Ph.D. in human development, a Master’s degree in organization systems, and a Master’s degree in communication studies. She has been married to her British husband, Adrian, for 23 years, and they have two children, Ethan (16) and Cymone (10). Adrian is the lead pastor of Artisan Christian Church, and the couple also runs a local nonprofit organization dedicated to family discipleship and academic support in the K-12 sector. Dr. Dunne is an active proponent of education reform, speaking regularly in church and community groups to help facilitate prosocial change for the next generation. She is also the recipient of a number of educational accolades including honors from Who’s Who among America’s Teachers, national and state writing awards, and recognition from the City and County of San Francisco for her work in the twoyear college system. Dr. Dunne has authored four books, including the recent release, Relating through the Lifespan: A Biosocial Christian Perspective on Human Development and Intergenerational Mentoring (Carpenter’s Son, 2014). Her motivation for authoring books is the need for social change.
“CHRISTIANS NEED TO SPEAK UP in person and in print,” she says. “I was deeply moved by Paul Spears’ (2009) book Education for Human Flourishing, where he admonishes Christian academics to stop allowing the culture to marginalize the faith. “...Any professor who has battled the increasingly anti-Christian content of secular textbooks can understand the vital need for writing that is both scientifically and scripturally sound.” Her most recent book, Relating through the Lifespan, explores individual purpose and intergenerational connectivity through the lens of human development. From the classroom to the living room, Dunne says, “modern culture drives a harsh wedge between generations, creating segregation rather than unity.” The book demonstrates how this marginalizing mentality can rob both young and old of their full developmental potential. The book offers a blended biosocial, spiritual, and cognitive approach to human development from birth to death, demonstrating the unique roles and responsibilities of each phase of life. Relating through the Lifespan draws from Dunne’s doctoral research and her classroom experience, offering a practical model for creating lifelong learning communities that center on relational scaffolding. The first university to carry the book officially is Global University, a Christian institution based in the Midwest. Like SDC, Dunne says, “Global is committed to educating its students within the framework of truth—the biblical worldview. The scope of the book is broad, however, as the publishers have targeted ministry leaders, teachers of courses in human development, lifespan psychology, pastoral training, and leaders who hope to better understand and bring healing to generational differences.” Dr. Dunne is grateful to Dr. John Jackson, president of William Jessup University, for writing the foreword to the book and to Larry Carpenter and his team for their tremendous work in editing and publishing.
FACULTY Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth Stanton What did you complete your doctorate in and from where? I completed my Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Southern California Seminary. Give us a short synopsis on your dissertation. Title: Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem: An Investigation of the Homeschool Experience. The focus of my dissertation research was to explore the relationship between self-esteem, self-efficacy, and the number of years homeschooled. In brief, the findings indicated healthy levels of both self-esteem and self-efficacy among adults who were homeschooled. Can you briefly introduce the two new psychology faculty? This year, Dr. Elizabeth Elenwo and Dr. Gretchen Slover join the Psychology Department. Dr. Elenwo has earned a doctorate in both Human Development and Clinical Psychology. She specializes in multi-cultural psychology, group counseling, substance abuse, research, domestic violence counseling and prevention, and adolescence. Dr. Slover is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in high-conflict resolution, life-coaching, human development, group counseling, psychological testing and assessment, and research. The department has been blessed with professors who love Christ and have a passion for teaching. What is the Psychology Department looking forward to this year? This year, the Psychology Department is looking forward to settling into and connecting with the SDC community and city of Santee. Plans include reestablishing the Psychology Club, and beginning a chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. We also plan to become a Continuing Education Provider for the Board of Behavioral Sciences, as this will allow the department to offer workshops and courses for professionals in the field seeking to earn CE units. Fall 2014
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From the Desk of VP for Advancement & Administration
The current developments of San Diego Christian (SDC) have been wonderful to be a part of as God carries out His plan through this higher education Christian institution.
FUTURE IMPACT
With 55% diversity within our student body, we are witnessing the beginnings of the fruits of our labor that have been carried out into all aspects of the community.
Students are coming to SDC from more than
18 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. The impact that SDC is having is truly global! It is exciting to know how deep and wide the truth of the Scripture reaches people from all backgrounds. We are anticipating much growth as we unfold the 2014-2019 strategic plan. Dr. Ague’s vision is truly ambitious and we are confident in his leadership. We will continue to communicate at each stage of the plan and celebrate the advancement of the College. As you are connected to SDC, I ask that this institution maintain a special place in your heart. Your prayers are needed as we develop relationships with alumni, families, churches, businesses, and the community. Your financial support is critical in funding scholarships for students in need. Your recommendations to prospective students tell a strong narrative in how this institution has impacted your life. Your connection to students and alumni enable the momentum to continue to place our graduates in spheres of influence throughout every single area of the marketplace. We are thrilled to be connected with you, and we hope to develop an even stronger bond so that we may be duly benefited by each other.
SDC has launched its 2014-2019
S T R AT E G I C P L A N N I N G that calls for increased enrollment, the build out of the campus, graduate programs, and a multi-modality learning environment. We believe these aspects will further the mission of the college as we seek to educate and inspire students through the TRUTH of Scripture and the development of competencies that prepare graduates
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whose PURPOSE is to IMPACT the world.
OPPORTUNITIES “The baseball program has done a lot to help me grow into a better man for God. It teaches us to be better men for each other, the community, and the future.” - Chris Gonzalez (‘14)
We ask that you consider the following to make an impact in the future of SDC leaders.
GENERAL FUND
Gifts to the San Diego Christian general fund provides the flexibility desired to allow the College to utilize funds for beneficial opportunities that provide development, growth, and impact.
FINANCIAL AID
Nearly 95% of SDC students receive financial assistance. By giving towards financial aid, you provide the necessary funding to encourage and support students seeking a liberal arts education in an environment that relies on the foundation of a Christian worldview.
AT H L E T I C FA C I L I T I E S
How to Give: To make an online gift by credit card visit:
sdcc.edu/impact
Pledges and gifts made by check (payable to San Diego Christian College) should be mailed using the enclosed envelope to: Attn: Advancement Office San Diego Christian College 200 Riverview Parkway Santee, CA 92071 For payments made over the phone call Stephanie Edwards at
(619) 201-8713
Thank you for your support!
One in two SDC students is a student-athlete committed to academic excellence, athletic success, and community engagement. The building of the new athletic facility will not only house Hawks athletics, but will provide the podium for community outreach.
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
The rich community at SDC is evident through the intentional activities and support provided by staff and faculty. Residential living spaces allow students to successfully excel in academics by providing a supportive environment of peers, student leaders, and student and spiritual life staff.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Every year, the SDC Performing Arts Department showcases several musical productions from student recitals to musicals, like Cinderella. The unique aspect of the musical shows is the diversity of students who participate over a vast amount of degrees and emphases. With a close-knit community, students are able to integrate their passions and talents by taking part in musical productions, while pursuing an unrelated degree. Providing a space to host SDC’s performing arts will result in a home that inspires creativity and artistry, while fostering community.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Technology and research advances create ongoing change in the learning environment. In order to provide students with a quality degree, funds are needed to provide academic programs with the resources, tools, and reputable professors to develop students of excellence. Fall 2014
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